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Penni L. Chisholm
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Penni has been practicing law in Montana since 1992, specializing in litigation and family law. She has successfully tried cases across the state, preserving millions of dollars of assets for her clients in divorce cases and recovering millions of dollars for her clients in injury cases.
Penni, her husband and partner Dean Chisholm, and their staff of five are Chisholm & Chisholm, P.C. The law firm represents individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters throughout Montana. The firm offers the highest quality legal services to its clients in the relaxed atmosphere of its Columbia Falls office. Whether dealing with complex civil litigation or a simple uncontested divorce, the firm gives all clients personal attention and expertise. Clients are assured that their cases will be handled with integrity, compassion, and dedication to a fair result.
Penni and her family were the Flathead Valley's Volunteer Family of the Year. Penni has served as Chairperson for CASA for Kids and North Valley Hospital. She is proud of her contributions to these and other nonprofit groups in her community.
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Licensed in Montana for 33 years
State: Montana
Acquired: 1992
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Location
Chisholm & Chisholm, P.C.
516 First Ave. W., P.O. Box 2034, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912
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Posted by JJ | May 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great attorney
It is hard to find a competent family law specialist in a smaller town. Fortunately, I was able to find her website on google and retain her. Other lawyers in town seemed lazy and didn't want to take on new work. Penni met with me right away and help me file divorce against my wife who was destroy...
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Experience
Honors
2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Best of the Flathead Attorneys- Hon. Mention, The Daily Interlake
2013
Best of the Flathead Attorneys- Hon. Mention, The Daily Interlake
2012
Best of the Flathead Attorneys- Hon. Mention, The Daily Interlake
2008
Angel Award, CASA For Kids
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Partner, Chisholm & Chisholm, P.C.
1994 - 1998
Partner, Rebeck & Chisholm
1992 - 1994
Associate Attorney, Rebeck Law Firm
Associations
2019 - Present
Flathead Community Health CenterChairman of the Board
2019 - Present
Flathead Lake United Methodist CampBoard Member
1995 - Present
Montana Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1992 - Present
Montana State BarMember
1992 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Order of BarristersNational Member
2013 - 2015
North Valley HospitalChairman of Board
2007 - 2013
North Valley HospitalBoard Member
2005 - 2008
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, Flathead ValleyChairman
2001 - 2008
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, Flathead ValleyBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Marriage of Payne, 2021 MT 20N
The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's ruling awarding judgment to Client with attorneys' fees.
In Re Marriage of Schmidt, 2020 MT 235N
Wife filed a second appeal disputing the trial court's judgments enforcing the Decree of Dissolution. Husband was allowed to collect a property settlement judgment and attorneys' fees from Wife's retirement account under the Unclean Hands doctrine.
Lyon v. Mountain Pacific General, 2013 MT 288
A business was ordered to pay child and medical support.
Education
1992
University of Montana
J.D.
1989
University of Montana
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1989
University of Montana
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Quorum National Trustee Conference East
Issues in Affiliation
2015
QHR National Trustee Conference West
Issues in Affiliation
Publications
2014
Daily Interlake
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Languages
English
Activity
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